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Product Identifiers

PublisherCarolina Academic Press

ISBN-100890896380

ISBN-139780890896389

eBay Product ID (ePID)1745593

Product Key Features

Number of Pages190 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameFlesh and Bone : an Introduction to Forensic Anthropology

SubjectForensic Science

Publication Year2000

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaLaw

AuthorMyriam Nafte

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight14.4 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN00-108364

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal614/.17

SynopsisFlesh and Bone: An Introduction to Forensic Anthropology offers the reader a solid background in forensic anthropology by out- lining some of the methods and procedures that best define the discipline. It introduces readers to the rapidly growing area known as forensic science, providing a comprehensive look at many of the participants in the field. Nafte avoids technical terminology whenever possible and includes photographs, charts, and illustrations to complement the text. The book evolves sequentially, beginning with a discussion of all things forensic and then continuing to detail the broad field of anthropology, the process of death, decomposition, and skeletonization. Methods of identifying the human skeleton, DNA analysis, and the reconstruction of identity are highlighted. The final chapter deals with the modern application of forensic anthropology to human rights missions. "I found this book to be a pleasure to read, and I thoroughly recommend it as an excellent text that may be used in introductory courses on the subject, or simply as an interesting volume for use by anyone who might have a personal interest in learning more about this fascinating area of study." Roxana Ferllini, University College London, Reviews "It is unique among most available books on this subject, placing forensic anthropology within the broader context of forensic science. In addition to methods of skeletal analysis, the author includes sections on topics such as science and the legal system, the expert witness, chain of custody, the autopsy, and human rights and forensic science....the book should be appropriate for undergraduate and graduate students who are considering careers in forensic science, as well as for forensic scientists who do not have training in forensic anthropology, and as a handy reference for people involved in law enforcement and crime investigation." -- CHOICE Magazine

LC Classification NumberGN69.8.N33 2000